Meaning & use
pouty
Showing sulky displeasure through a pushed-out lower lip, or having lips that naturally look full and pushed forward.
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The toddler gave a pouty frown when told it was time to leave the park.
She struck a pouty expression for the camera during the photo shoot.
A note on using this word
Pouty can describe a childish sulk or, in fashion and beauty contexts, a naturally full-lipped look.
Words with a similar meaning
sulkypetulant
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